Most employees prefer the experience of working remotely. Until they don’t. The 30-second commute to work, the comfort of working from home and the … Read more
Who doesn’t want to go back to the office? Women
The Covid-19 pandemic, which is maybe…hopefully…finally, starting to ebb away (BA.2 notwithstanding), has left in its wake the smoldering ruin of go-go, … Read more
Could XR tech redefine workplace culture?
In what seems like the blink of an eye, traditional workplace events – chats by the water-cooler; chill-out meets or Friday drinks – have, for many … Read more
The Legal Pitfalls of Hybrid and Remote Work
In response to employee demands, many employers are expanding remote work options implemented during the pandemic on a more permanent basis. However, as … Read more
Should Employees Choose Their Own Remote-Work Days?
On episode 94 of the HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee come together to discuss bathrooms in the workplace, … Read more
Who Eats Hot Dogs on Work Video Calls?
On episode 93 of the HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee, and Kris Dunn come together to discuss eating on video … Read more
Sick Days vs ‘Sick Days’ in Remote Workplaces
A study that asked 1,000 respondents about their time-off and sick day policies since the onset of the pandemic reveals that although 67% of employees said … Read more
HR Tech Trends Around Remote Employee Engagement
“What is a new HR technology trend you are seeing around remote employee engagement?” A variety of HR leaders and HR tech representatives weigh in to … Read more
Spying on Employees to Boost Productivity
Here are the opening paragraphs from a September Washington Post article I recently read: “When Kerrie Krutchik, an attorney for 34 years, was hired this … Read more
Revealed: The Pandemic Shows No Impact on Quality of Meetings
If you’ve ever found yourself mentally disengaged as you strive to simply survive a seemingly interminable string of mind-numbing meetings, … Read more
How Many Hours a Week Should You Work?
On episode 88 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss the differences … Read more
What Causes Hybrid Workplaces to Fail?
“What causes hybrid workplaces to fail?” A variety of talent pros weighed in to answer that question. From overwhelming tech-stack options to … Read more
Resolving Conflict Between Remote Workers Before Tempers Flare
Conflict indicates an engaged work team. Often, conflict prevents bad decisions and big mistakes and can lead to innovative ideas. But the downside: Small … Read more
Zillow’s New Remote Comp Strategy
On episode 83 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Halloween at … Read more
Two Warning Signs That Your Leaders Will Struggle to Manage a Hybrid Team
It’s quite possible that we’ve passed the highwater mark of remote working. With a vaccine mandate around the corner and companies pushing to bring … Read more
Why Did Google Cut Pay for Remote Workers?
On episode 76 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss back-to-school … Read more
LinkedIn Backpedals on Return-to-Office Plans
On episode 74 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss fears of … Read more
Remote Work Only Works If You Keep Enough People Out of the Office
In talking about the vision for a hybrid future, there’s one line I keep hearing over and over. “Time in the office will be used for collaboration and … Read more
A New World of Work: Fluid, Flowing, and Flexing
The new world of work is here. The pandemic accelerated a plethora of changes that were already in the making long before parts of the world shut down and … Read more
Companies Diss Colorado When It Comes to Remote Jobs
On episode 71 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss how companies … Read more